River rafting on the Jökulsá Vestari, West Glacier River in North Iceland.
River difficulty 2+ out of 5 possible – Easy / Family Adventure
Nothing creates great memories and deepens friendships like family adventure vacations. Learning about the river history and folklore, as well as the excitement of white water rafting will provide both fun and knowledge for the whole family. We at Arctic Rafting appreciate the importance of creating memorable family adventures for children and adults who want to share the most unforgettable, fun-filled experience possible.
Our family river rafting tour on the Vestari Jökulsá, through its towering and amazing canyon, is one of our most scenic and fun trips! We start with gearing up all the necessary equipment in our base camp, 10 km from the Varmahlíð village in North Iceland. From our base we only have a 15-minute drive into the Vesturdalur valley where our adventure starts with going over necassary instruction and safety guidelines.
From there we set off, winding our way through the valley's magical landscapes before slowly drifting deep into the confines of majestic West Glacial River canyon. Between stretches of rapids, you will be able to sip steaming hot cocoa made from natural spring water that streams right up from the riverbank! You may well have the opportunity to fly in the air jumping off a cliff into the river, get into a friendly water fight, or simply kick back and allow the scenery to blow you away as you float down the winding waters of the gorge.
Guaranteed departures for minimum 2 persons from the 1st of May to the 31st of August:
From the Last Resort rafting base camp in Skagafjörður: Everyday at 10:00 AM & 14:00 PM.
From Varmahlíð Town in Skagafjörður: Everyday 9:30 AM.
From Reykjavík City: Everyday at 8:30AM* & 17:00PM* from BSI bus terminal in Reykjavik. Click here to see from where the bus departs.
From Akureyri Town: Everyday at 8:30 AM from SBA bus terminal in Akureyri. Click here to see from where the bus departs.
From 15th Apr – 1st May & 1st Sep – 1st Oct the minimum is 4 persons.
* On all trips that start in Reykjavík you will have to stay one night in Varmahlíð or the surrounding farmhouses (see the package here below); your river trip will start at 10:00 AM on the following morning and the bus trip back to Reykjavík leaves at 18:20 or onwards to Akureyri at 21:50.
Details:
Price: 6.990 ISK per person.
From Reykjavík:
Price with pick-up from BSI bus terminal in Reykjavík, two hour horse riding tour on the afternoon of the first day, one nights stay in a guesthouse in Varmahlíða, river rafting in the morning on the second day, BBQ dinner after the trip and transfer back to Reykjavík: 39.990 ISK.
From Akureyri:
Price with pick up from SBA bus terminal in Akureyri, two hour horse riding tour in the morning and river rafting in the afternoon, lunch after riding and BBQ dinner after the rafting trip and transfer back to Akureyri at 21:55: 29.990 ISK.
You can add a Viking BBQ dinner after your trip, flame grilled Icelandic lamb and all the trimmings: 2.990 ISK (min 4 persons). Click here to see the menu.
Pick-up from Reykjavík is available everyday from the 1st of May to the 31st of August at 8:30 AM and 17:00 PM from the BSI bus terminal in down town Reykjavik. Please be there 20 minutes before your departure.
Distance from Reykjavik: 294 km. Duration of trip: 3-4 hours. Minimum: 2 persons from the 1st of May to the 31st of August. Minimum: 4 persons from the 15th of April to the 1st of May and from the 1st of September to the 1st of October. Maximum: 80 persons. Age limit: 10 years, if accompanied by a parent. Bring with you: warm sweater, bathing suit, change of clothing and a towel.
Extras:
Towel: 200 ISK
Waterproof Camera: 3.000 ISK
Lunch buffet: 1.290 ISK
BBQ Fiesta after the trip: 2.990 ISK
Disclaimer:
All river rafting trips are undertaken on the responsibility of its participants. Arctic Adventures does not assume any responsibility for accidents that are caused by its customers or can be traced to there own actions. Participants have to sign a waiver before undertaking all trips stating that they realize that all outdoor activities carry an inherit risk.